Semnan Province's Tourism Target Villages, Memorable Attractions

Mirath Aryaa: However, one of the most important tourist attractions of Semnan province is the villages of this province, each of which has a unique attraction for lovers of cultural heritage, nature, linguistics, traditional culture and rituals, anthropology, and so on. With not much planning and investment at the level of these areas, it can transform and revolutionize the economy of the province by attracting domestic and foreign tourists. In this report, an attempt has been made to briefly introduce a number of target tourist villages in Semnan province. Paydeh Village (Aradan) This village is located 25 km east of Garmsar city and 3 km east of Aradan, south of the Tehran-Mashhad road. This village was once one of the reputable villages of Khar (old name of Garmsar) and its age dates back about six centuries. Qal'eh Gabri and Imamzadeh Abu Sa'eed are among the buildings of this village, and Aradan Bazaar, Imamzadeh Shah Nazar, and Imamzadeh Khalilollah are among the buildings near this village. The language and dialect of the people of this village is Alikahi, and the main agricultural products of this village are wheat, barley, cotton, melon, watermelon, fig, pomegranate, etc. Tuyeh Darvar Village (Amirabad Damghan) Tuyeh Darvar village is located 48 km from Damghan city and north of Qushcheh village, amidst the northern mountains of Damghan. The people of this village speak Mazandarani, and the main agricultural products of this village are walnuts, apples, grapes, wheat, barley, etc. Animal husbandry is one of the occupations of this village, the products of which include yogurt, milk, butter, whey, kashk, qorqorut, etc. This village has a cold mountain climate, and abundant rainfall in different seasons has created a suitable climate for this village, and therefore the people of Damghan spend their hot summers in these villages. Baghistan Castle, Imamzadeh Mir Jibra'il, Zakaria Kelateh, Qol Qol Spring, ancient trees that have been nationally registered, etc., are among the important attractions of this village. Chashm Village (Shahmirzad) Chashm village is located 25 km north of Shahmirzad, next to the mountains with natural landscapes including the mountains of Niza, Chapard, Bardar, Garmdar, Aram, and Safidkuh. In the past, Chashm was called "Mir Chashmeh" due to having numerous springs. The existence of rich pastures, abundant water, and fertile land were the main reasons for the formation of this village. This village has a cold mountain climate with a long freezing period and very cool summers, and abundant water is one of its advantages, originating from Mir Chashmeh and Sud Kalm. The watchtower, the shrine of Imamzadeh Abolqasem and Imamzadeh Mehdi, the shrine of the late Hajj Agha Seyed Zein al-Abedin Nabavi and Agha Seyed Soleiman Emadi, Bibi Pariz Khanum, etc., are among the historical sites of this village. Rashm Village (Damghan) Rashm village is located 105 km south of Damghan in the Sar-e Kavir region. The area of the village and its pastures is about 150 square kilometers. This village is located amidst the Anar and Dezina mountains, which surround the village from the north, northeast, and west, and faces the Dasht-e Kavir from the south and southeast. Due to its proximity to the mountains, this village has a suitable climate and a green and pleasant atmosphere compared to neighboring villages, which distinguishes it from desert villages. The existence of numerous springs in this village has boosted the cultivation of many agricultural products, and this village is inhabited by nomadic herders. The old cemetery of this village, known as "Iraji", is located west of the village, and the villagers believe this cemetery belongs to the time of Sheddad. The shrine of Imamzadeh Abbas, which has a square space with a stepped dome and an octagonal tomb inside that occupies almost its entire space, is located in this village and likely dates back to the Timurid era. The Baseri mansion, built with raw bricks, is also one of the old mansions of this village. Fromad Village (Meyami) This village is located in Meyami County. Among the old sites of this village are the tomb of Ibn Yamin and the Jameh Mosque. The Jameh Mosque is one of the very beautiful and historical mosques in the Fromad region, built during the Seljuk period, and many decorations were added to it during the Ilkhanate period of the Mongols. The tomb of Sheikh Hassan Juri, the cleric and leader of the Sarbadaran during the Ilkhanate of the Mongols, is also located near this village. Qaleh Bala Village (Biarjmand) This village is located 24 km southeast of Biarjmand district, on the edge of the desert, with a semi-arid location and moderate vegetation cover. The occupation of most of the residents of this village is animal husbandry and agriculture, and the main products of this region are wheat, barley, sesame, walnuts, apricots, etc. Due to the foothill location of this village, construction is done in a terraced manner using raw bricks in the old texture and bricks in new houses. The proximity of this village to the Turan National Park and the presence of wild animals such as the Asiatic cheetah, Asiatic wild ass, gazelle, etc., are among the important attractions of this village. Maladeh Village (Mehdishahr) Maladeh village is a part of Mehdishahr County, located 55 km north of Shahmirzad. Its climate is mild in spring and summer and cold and snowy in winter. Among its historical attractions is the Maladeh mansion in the village. This complex consists of two mansions built in a lush garden, including the Ibrahim Khan house in the western part and the Qaraul Khaneh or Kalāh Farangi mansion in the northeast. The heights of Maladeh have unique landscapes, including high views of the mountains, which are covered with snow in winter, rocky terrain, and steep slopes, the presence of animals such as partridges, bears, foxes, wolves, and wild boars, and fruits such as barberry, wild grapes, and kundus (native plants), and Urs forests, oak bushes and trees, and birds like tits and mountain nightingales can be mentioned in this village. Samaneh Soltanipour, Deputy of Handicrafts, General Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Semnan Province